Oba Ladoja’s elevation to Olubadan’s stool historic, divine — Odidiomo

The House of Representatives member representing Ibadan North-West/Ibadan South-West federal constituency of Oyo state, Hon. Adedeji Dhikrullahi Stanley Olajide, on Friday, paid a congratulatory visit to the Olubadan-designate, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, at his Bodija residence in Ibadan.

Olajide, accompanied by his wife, Alhaja Shakirat Adenike Olajide, while speaking during the visit, described the elevation of Oba Ladoja to the exalted stool of the Olubadan as both “historic and divine,” noting that Oba Ladoja’s journey to the throne is in fulfilment of the will of almighty Allah and the guiding hand of providence.

He said, “This is not just an honour for Oba Ladoja but for the entire Ibadanland. His emergence signifies continuity, wisdom, and the preservation of our cherished cultural heritage. As one of our foremost leaders, his reign will no doubt consolidate peace and progress in Ibadanland and Oyo State as a whole.”

Adedeji Olajide, who is also an in-law to the monarch, lauded Oba Ladoja’s long-standing contributions towards the socio-political development of Ibadanland, describing him as a father figure whose reign further projects its cultural pride and prayed for God’s wisdom and strength for the incoming monarch 

Responding, the Olubadan-designate, Oba Ladoja, appreciated the lawmaker and his wife for the visit and goodwill. 

He pledged to serve Ibadanland with fairness, humility and dedication, urging all sons and daughters of Ibadan to join hands with him in preserving the legacy of the ancient stool.

Tribune Online reports that Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, a former governor of Oyo State and a revered statesman, is to be enthroned the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland on Friday, September 26, after succeeding the late Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, who joined his ancestors in July.

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